Back of the House

Leading with Loving-Kindness at Lallande

The early evening sun and perfectly cool breeze settled gently over Monroe Street as we walked to our dinner reservation at Lallande. Inside the 3-year-old 10-top bistro, I was simultaneously

A Giant in Wisconsin Brewing

“Beer has no intrinsic value on its own—the last step is to drink it,” says Jessica Jones, brewer and co-owner of Giant Jones Brewing Company. As she walks me through

CocoVaa Chocolatier

Syovata Edari has loved chocolate for as long as she can remember. But her love for dessert is about more than satisfying a sweet tooth. For Edari, the owner and

Fairchild

“I always wanted to have a creative outlet,” says Itaru Nagano. “As humans we need that.”

Rude Brew Kombucha: Garden to Glass

“Nurturing nature, health, wellness…that’s the biggest thing that I like to pass along to other people…that connection.” It’s a connection that is growing, especially as Lacy Rude moves her kombucha

Ahan: A Rising Restaurant Star

“I don’t look at those lists. I didn’t even know that’s what people do.”As it turns out, a lot of people were tuned in on January 25, 2023 when the

Artisanal Butter Adventures

Nestled in the charming town of Paoli, just a short 20-minute drive from Madison, you’ll find Landmark Creamery, a small but mighty business with a passion for crafting exceptional small-batch

Something Special in Spring Green

The White School is a 144-year-old former schoolhouse located on Lexington Street in Spring Green. Two years ago, Leah Spicer and Kyle Beach took over what was a popular weekly

More Than Meats The Eye

Athens Grill is located between a gas station and a strip mall. Based on the name, you’d expect gyros and a Greek salad to be on the menu. And you’d

Jardin: Sensational Seasonality

In the heart of Madison’s East Washington corridor lies a culinary gem known as Robinia Courtyard. Originally created in 2015, the Courtyard is now home to three concept restaurants centered

Making Pasta Their Own

From just four common ingredients—flour, egg, oil and salt—chefs craft myriad shapes and sauces to get us through the hardest time of the year for local food. House-made pasta offers

Heritage Tavern

Behind the scenes at one of Madison’s original farm-to-table restaurants.